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"So here's the thing If Minneapolis really is better, then you gotta prove it to er back and forth, shaking his head with disapproval "No, no I don'tthe nicest fans on this entire tour"

Buck started to pace along the edge of the stage, thethe audience "You all know about Annalisa Ricci, the contest winner who's touring with us" The crowd started to respond, but he raised his hands in a sign for theht in Chicago, they booed her! I mean, the nerve of that city! So letthat to Annalisa" The audience erupted in angry shouts He waved thery certainly kne to push the crowd's rage button

Buck waited for their wrath to pass, a tight grin thatthis "Now-and here is where you can prove to me that you're better than them-let me hear what you think of Annalisa" The audience actually cheered I stood in the wings, frozen in shock

When the fans had settled down again, he went on "I love you, Minneapolis!" He let them cheer for themselves some more before he continued "We're about to play Annalisa's favorite song, but first, I want to introduce you to her" He turned toward the wing and beckoned to ain

I couldn't decide whether this was a good thing or not The fans were being very nice, but I kneas because Buck had manipulated them carefully I worried that they could sour in an instant, and for no reason Chuckto ruin it-that seeht start a riot, although I had to adht, so perhaps she wasn't there But to be safe, I stayed where I ith folded ar to move

Of course, Buck was unperturbed He turned back to the audience "You know, she's kind of shy So let's hear it for Annalisa Come on, Minneapolis" He started to chant, "Annalisa Annalisa Annalisa" He waved his hands, and the fans joined in Suddenly, everyone was shouting, "Annalisa"

A trancelike state envelopedon tour with the Fiery Boys was strange enough, but having thousands of fans call my nas and held my breath